
8-26
8
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.8. Check the differential gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
EBU23470Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.EBU27125To check the coolant level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir.TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil levelRecommended differential gear oil:
See page 10-1.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1
2
3
4
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10-2
10
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
Final gear oil:Type:
YFM450FAPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-LU-00)
YFM45FGPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil
YFM45FGPHA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil
YFM45FGPSA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil
Quantity:
0.38 L (0.40 US qt, 0.33 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:
YFM450FAPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-LU-00) or SAE 80 API
GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGPHA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGPSA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.32 L (1.40 US qt, 1.16 Imp.qt)
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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10-5
10
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LEDPark indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator:
LCD
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LED
EPS warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
EPS fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
5.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-23
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-30
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-45BBattery .......................................................................... 8-51
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-40
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-41
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-13
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-47
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-46
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ...................... 8-39
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-13
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-48
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-38
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-47
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-36
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-22
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-22
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-26
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-3
DDifferential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-24
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-38
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-49EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-36
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-17
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-7
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-21
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-4
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-15, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-16
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-14
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-53HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-6
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-56
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-55
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
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Horn switch .................................................................... 4-7IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-7
Low-range indicator light ................................................ 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
Multi-function display ..................................................... 4-5NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch .................... 4-9
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-8
Override switch .............................................................. 4-7
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 8-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-3
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake lever and pedal free play,
and pedal height, adjusting ........................................ 8-41
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-50Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat ............................................................................. 4-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-22
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-33
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-14
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-12
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 8-50
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-18
Start switch .................................................................... 4-7
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-50
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-19TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-57
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-12, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-37
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-60
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-61VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-38
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-35
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-35
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-48
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-59
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